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People from South West Peninsula urged to Be Part of Research

Devon residents are being urged to sign up to a new UK-wide health and care research registry, as part of the nation’s biggest-ever recruitment drive for clinical trials.

The call comes as new figures reveal that more than 63,000 participants took part in health and care research...

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Mobile unit to help MS sufferers

A mobile infusion unit aimed at significantly improving treatment for multiple sclerosis sufferers is to be trialled at Derriford Hospital. The pilot is the first in the UK.

The fully-staffed mobile unit will help to ensure that patients will be able to receive essential regular transfusions even during particularly busy times in the hospital. There will also be a shorter time between...

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BABEs launches in Plymouth

The first BABE (Bladder and Bowel Event) is due to take place at the Future Inn, Derriford, on Monday (November 16th) from 9.30am until noon.

The BABE is aimed at supporting people with bladder and bowel problems has been organised by Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust staff.

Experts from Derriford Hospital will be on hand to offer advice including diet and lifestyle changes....

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New blood test for unborn babies

Research into a simple, accurate and low risk blood test that can detect fetal blood group, sex, and genetic conditions in unborn babies has been published in the international scientific journal, Clinical Chemistry.

The research is the result of a collaboration between Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and Plymouth University. The DNA test costs pence and is non-invasive – as opposed to...

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National Pathology Week in Plymouth

This week is National Pathology Week 2015, which is an annual event that runs from 2-8 November.

This year, staff at Derriford Hospital will be hosting an awareness stand on Friday 6 November, in the main concourse of Derriford Hospital, to promote the event and raise awareness of pathology.

The aim of the week is to celebrate pathology and to demonstrate the important...

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Could you lead a running group for busy mums?

Plymouth City Council is on the lookout for enthusiastic runners interested in leading new women’s running groups at local primary schools and nurseries.

The Council’s sports development unit wants to expand its beginners’ running network with new sessions designed for busy mums.

Sports Development Manager Louise Kelley said: “We have a great track record in encouraging people...

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Game assesses emotional development of children with autism or Asperger's Syndrome

An interactive game which could enhance emotional awareness and regulation among young people has been developed by scientists from Plymouth University.

Emodiscovery is designed for children aged 8-12, and aims to assess their skills to regulate others’ emotions in a variety of situations

It is being targeted at all children, but scientists hope it will enable them to compare...

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Midwife appointments introduced in Plymouth

New Mums will soon be able to choose their appointment if they need to see a Midwife at the weekend in the days after giving birth. The Maternity Department has plans for a new service based at Derriford Hospital.

The new system, which is due to be launched at the end of October, will mean that new Mums will be able to organise seeing a Midwife at a time that is convenient to them....

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Plymouth leads the way for hip replacements

Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust is a top performer in England for price and quality of hip replacements – according to national figures.

The statistics were published following a national review of adult elective orthopaedic services in England earlier this year as part of the ‘Getting it Right the First Time’ programme led by Professor Tim Briggs. This is part of the Carter Review...

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Stay Well this winter in Plymouth

Plymouth City Council is urging local people to get their flu jabs as a major campaign to keep people well this winter is launched.

Public Health England has kicked off the new ‘Stay Well This Winter’ campaign with a new national flu vaccination programme for children, which this year seeks to help over three million 2-6 year olds, as the programme is extended to children in school...

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Sitting for long periods not bad for health

New research from the University of Exeter and University College London has challenged claims that sitting for long periods increases the risk of an early death even if you are otherwise physically active.

The study, which is published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, followed more than 5,000 participants for 16 years (making it one of the longest follow-up studies in...

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